While beachy getaways are beautiful, and snow-covered mountain ski retreats are great for those who demand a ton of physical activity, SOME newlyweds are taking honeymoons to a whole new level! If you’re trying to decide where to kick off your new life after walking down the aisle, here are some fun new honeymoon trends to consider!
Farmhouse Honeymoons
Nothing says love like having to forage for your own food! If you ever wanted to taste what it was like to work on a farm, here’s your chance! Harvest garden vegetables for that night’s dinner, ride horses, shear sheep, milk cows—honeymooning on a working farm is a new trend that lets couples get dirty (literally!). You’ll find these destinations in the U.S. and Canada, Europe, South America, even New Zealand, like this one in Hawke’s Bay!
Give Back The Love Trips
More and more couples are taking the opportunity to volunteer after they tie the knot. Many find that dedicating efforts to support a charitable cause you and your spouse believe in is a more meaningful expression of love than self-indulgence. At African Impact, for instance, you can get up close and personal with wild animals while volunteering your time to support conservation efforts for endangered rhinos and elephants.
Eco-Tourism Adventures
Eco-destinations have been popular for a while now. They let nature lovers explore protected areas and indulge in activities such as hiking, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding, and bird watching. Costa Rica continues to be a much-loved honeymoon setting for its rainforests, wildlife, and natural beauty. Just make sure that natural beauty doesn’t include one of Mother Nature’s little hurricane surprises.
Intimate Sailing Ship Tours
Like the idea of an ocean voyage together but don’t want to sail on a crowded, noisy cruise ship with Julie McCoy, your cruise director? Charter a private yacht instead! With a small crew and room for friends if you choose to bring them, the world is your oyster! Boat Bookings has destinations in Europe, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and more. Cruise to the Maldives (yours truly is DESPERATE to do that!) or sail along the Italian Riviera (yes, please!).
Multi Mini-Moons
Why blow the wad on one giant extravaganza when you can take multiple trips throughout the year?! Mini-moons are another exciting trend among couples. Take a few days after the wedding to relax on the beach. Go wine tasting a few months later. Hit the open road to see fall foliage or catch a few shows in New York in the fall. Then, cap it off with a snowboarding trip in the winter! Bing, bam, bliss!
Zola, wedding registry experts, can help you plan your honeymoon! With their beautifully designed, easy-to-use registries, wedding guests can donate to your trip fund as a wedding gift. Here are some other tips they’ve shared with us!
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